Here we've covered top 5 plants recommended for you to get going with your beautiful idea of having some indoor plants.
Peace Lily Plant (Spathiphyllum, Green)
1st up in the list is Peace Lily Plant (Spathiphyllum Green), it has green large leaves, small plant size which needs little care, which is great for beginners.
Peace Lily has health benefits, apart from its greenery. 1: It's in the NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) approved list of plants that purifies air.
2: It requires little care, it can be grown in water pot as well as in mud pot. 3: It could help prevent fungus formation in places.
4: Peach lily grows large white flowers, and has pleasant large leaves. It gives good vibes to the overall space.
5: these plants can be grown in bright indoors or shaded outdoors, you should put peace lily to low to bright indirect sunlight.
6: Peace Lily is also known for its ability to induce peaceful sleep.
Tip: Avoid direct sunlight, don't water too much or too often, and finally, use adequate fertilizer to make flowers bloom. Too cool is no good for Peace Lily as well.
Your next big achievement should be perfect flowers and a healthy Peace Lily.
Peperomia Green Plant:
The second plant on the list is Peperomia Green Plant, which is one of the easiest indoor plants to grow, but it can take quite a while to grow.
The Peperomia Green Plant is another good indoor plant for beginners.
The plant prefers bright and direct light, and can tolerate low light as well, but it is not recommended to keep it under low light conditions.
They require less frequent watering, and can be grown in water and in mud. Humidity is a good thing for these plants, they might need repotting (changing pot), if they grow longer for the current pot.
It does not require fertilizers, but if you want you can, just once in a while.
There are hundreds of different types of Peperomia, the most common one is the green Peperomia Obtusifolia, easily available at a local nursery.
Jade Plant:
The jade plant also known as button plant (botanically known as crassula ovata) ranks third in the list, and another easy to maintain plant, it requires less care, and grows in mud.
It is a succulent plant, that needs water once a week in the summer and every 2–3 weeks in the winter.
It can grow in bright indoors or shaded outdoors, it requires moderate to bright indirect sunlight to thrive. It's a summer plant, it needs at least 3–6 hours of direct sunlight.
It has health benefits just like any other plant, it is known for its ability to relieve stress and purify the air.
You can add some fertilizer once a while.
Philodendron, Broken Heart (Monstera adansonii):
Philodendron Broken Heart is the most commonly seen plants in the household.
It is also called “Swiss cheese” or “broken heart” plant, due to its heart-shaped leaves that have holes.
It grows quickly, with an average growth rate of one to two feet per year.
NOTE: Its parts are toxic to pets, you should be careful when growing it indoors.
Philodendron requires water once a week, and bright indirect sunlight. You should have a little knowledge of gardening, and with a little care it can be easily grown.
Aglaonema:
Aglaonema is also called Chinese Evergreen. You can easily grow this plant even if you are a total beginner.
It grows in low light, and could tolerate bright lights as well, but not too much of it.
You should water it evenly every week, not too much or too dry, just balanced watering. It should be watered three times a week.
You can fertilize it once or twice a year, if you want.
It is an air purifier as well, and could be easily found in a nearby nursery. It's a summer friendly plant, and needs care in winter, it needs a cosy environment.
2 hours of sunlight is good in the morning for its growth. Don't keep it in a dark or cold environment.
Write us, which plant you are considering to bringing home, and start your indoor planting, gardening journey.
This concludes our article on indoor plants for beginners. Please feel free to suggest your preferred plant, and we may publish it as well.
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